Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Coordinate or design programs and conduct outreach to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group.
About the profession
Coordinate or design programs and conduct outreach to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling, guidance, and leadership relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.
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Occupation on screen: Clergy (O*NET 21-2011.00). The Department of Labor publishes one film per occupation family, and this is the film it lists for Directors, Religious Activities and Education (21-2021.00), which is how Directors, Religious Activities and Education is classified. Closed captions in English and Spanish. CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration)
Personality Fit
Based on the Directors, Religious Activities and Education role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
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Career Path
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Career Ladder
Junior Directors, Religious Activities and Education → Associate Directors, Religious Activities and Education → Senior Directors, Religious Activities and Education → Lead Directors, Religious Activities and Education
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
$104K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $32,030 - $50,130/year With equity/bonuses: $35,233 - $60,156 Top markets (SF/NYC): $36,835 - $60,156 Execute core tasks using Speaking under…
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations. 10am, Select appropriate curricula or class structures for educational programs.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $22,421 - $45,117 Year 2-3: Junior level $50,130 - $64,819 Year 4-6: Mid level $64,819 - $70,277 Year 7-10: Senior level $70,277 - $90,647 Year 10+:…
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💰 Salary Range
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